Quote from: ntpntpntp on May 21, 2026, 01:31:05 PMAs a huge Cocteau Twins fan I've recently latched on to Ashen Ringlets, who as well as lovely originals have also produced some great CT covers.

Also a big fan of Mint Julep who create songs in a similar dreamy style to CT

That's some rabbit hole you've sent me down, Nick. Both great but I think Mint Julep edging it for me. I could listen to both bands all day.

bloody  good ... well  done  sir

 paul

Thank you @cmason for your generous donation, very much appreciated.

 

Fantastic!

Quote from: emjaybee on May 25, 2026, 09:55:45 PM@RailGooner

Thank you for your generous donation Mark, I'm sure you understand what a worthwhile cause it is.

 

That I do Michael. Though this vet hasn't needed support, I know some who have had to seek support beyond the NHS. That support is largely only available thanks to those volunteers like you. Thank you! 

The least place to leave the brake vans.  At least the jacket didn't end up in the dry cleaners or in a cupboard


Nice find though

Uber cool find. Well done!

Quote from: Papyrus on May 26, 2026, 11:58:07 AMI was rummaging in a jacket pocket for a pencil yesterday when my fingers felt a couple of strange shapes. Wossis?, I thought...



A couple of brake vans bought for next to nothing at a toy fair a few months ago that I had stuffed in a pocket and promptly forgotten about! Not only that, but it wasn't till I looked at the picture I realised one was LMS and the other, excitingly, was BR.

  

As I always say, you can never have too many brake vans. Do you always say that? Oh, good.

Cheers,

Chris

You are at least well on the way towards being able to run a "brake van special" on your layout!

Quote from: OffshoreAlan on May 26, 2026, 11:58:13 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on May 25, 2026, 10:46:36 AM.... and I, for one, am pleased that thread is being kept going....

I loved "sparring" with dannyboy on the Groaner thread, and still miss him. I thought long and hard as to whether to continue. In the end I decided to do so as a lasting tribute to him. I like to think he's up there (definitely up) having a chuckle at our efforts. 

I think he would be pleased to see how you have managed to keep the quality down to his level... 

Quote from: Newportnobby on May 25, 2026, 10:46:36 AM.... and I, for one, am pleased that thread is being kept going....

I loved "sparring" with dannyboy on the Groaner thread, and still miss him. I thought long and hard as to whether to continue. In the end I decided to do so as a lasting tribute to him. I like to think he's up there (definitely up) having a chuckle at our efforts.